Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Child death, GriefModerate
Infidelity, Ableism, Medical contentMinor
Death of parent, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 11403 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 53%
challenging 26%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
mysterious 8%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating
401 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780141030142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On a winter night in 1964, Dr. David Henry is forced by a blizzard to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, is perfectly healthy. Yet when his daughter is born, he sees immediately that she has Down's Syndrome. Rationalizing it as a need to ...Book Information
401 pages | first published 2005
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ISBN/UID: 9780141030142
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication date: Not specified
Description
On a winter night in 1964, Dr. David Henry is forced by a blizzard to deliver his own twins. His son, born first, is perfectly healthy. Yet when his daughter is born, he sees immediately that she has Down's Syndrome. Rationalizing it as a need to ...Book information
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Abandonment, Child death, GriefModerate
Infidelity, Ableism, Medical contentMinor
Death of parent, Car accidentCommunity Reviews
Summary of 11403 reviews
Moods
sad 69%
reflective 53%
challenging 26%
dark 25%
inspiring 18%
hopeful 17%
tense 17%
mysterious 8%
informative 1%
Pace
medium 40%
fast 2%
Plot- or character-driven?
Character: 62% | A mix: 25% | Plot: 12%Strong character development?
Yes: 50% | It's complicated: 33% | No: 15% | N/A: 1%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 41% | No: 35% | Yes: 22%Diverse cast of characters?
No: 58% | Yes: 28% | It's complicated: 10% | N/A: 2%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 86% | It's complicated: 7% | No: 4% | N/A: 2%Average rating